Tuesday, 6 September 2016

19 Things in 19 Years // #blankthoughts

A couple of months ago I turned 19, and I feel that
turning 19 was a ‘positive’ point for me. I’ve had a new outlook on how I see
my life since my birthday, and I put it down to shortly before my 19th
writing down every ‘life lesson’ I have learnt so far and frequently think back
to.

Here are 19 things in 19 years.

‘Being Yourself
Is Completely Fine’

Individuality is what makes you you. Seek inspiration
from others whilst staying true to yourself.

The minute you let out all of your anger, upset or
happiness through tears, you will start to feel like you again.

‘You Only Get
One Chance’

Make the most of every opportunity, it may never
happen again.

‘Forgive and
Forget’

I struggle with this, but you only hurt yourself more
when you don’t move on.

‘It Is Never Too
Late to Follow Your Heart’

Whether you want to write a book, sell out arenas or
simply visit the London Eye, follow your heart and enjoy the experiences.

‘Nutella &
Friendship Cure Heartache’

Break-ups. Grief. Friendships. Grab some spoons and
let it all out.

‘As Much as I
Loved Having Ginger Hair, I’m Going to Stay Blonde’

Its okay to cringe looking back at previous style
decisions we made, but don’t be disheartened, as they help shape us into who we
are at present.

‘You Don’t Need
to Give in to Peer Pressure’

No amount of Sex, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Drugs or
‘adventure’ makes you a better teen. You are you for a reason, and you make the
decisions about how you live your life.

‘There Is
Nothing Wrong with Being Ambitious’

Within Education Teachers encourage us to aim for the
best, but are equally okay with belittling if they haven’t seen a side to you,
passion or talent that will match you for a career. People surrounding will
always call the people who want to focus on their studies a ‘geek’ or a ‘nerd’.
Work for what you want.

‘Jealousy is a
Trait You Can Learn to Overcome’

Work to help yourself find what you ‘hate’ in others
to love in yourself.

‘Spending Time
Alone to find Yourself is Completely Acceptable’

You may be the boring friend that doesn’t go out, but
honestly, no one really cares.

‘If You Have
Nothing Nice to Say, Say Nothing at All’

Pretty Simple Really.

‘When You Find
Mr/Mrs ‘right now’, you will work for it’

Love isn’t a losing game.

‘Happiness Is
the Best Medicine’

Surround yourself with people and aesthetics that make
you smile.

‘If You Need to
Lie On the Floor and Scream; Scream’

Similar to crying, let out all your emotions, you will
thank yourself for it.

‘Everything
Takes Time’

Success doesn’t happen overnight.

‘No one will
judge you for eating the last slice of cake’

They’re probably jealous that you got it and they
didn’t. (good jealous of course.)

‘Don’t Panic
About Forgetting to Shave Your Legs’

Or your Armpits. Or Moustache. Or Lady Garden. We all
have hair down there. Simple.